1999 Ford F-150 and Ford F-250 recall: cables
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 24, 1998. It covers about 1,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,500
- reported
- Aug 24, 1998
- owners notified
- Aug 11, 1998
- related complaints
- 111
Vehicle speed control: cables
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. A speed control cable may not have fully seated into the accelerator bracket at time of installation. If the cable is not fully seated into this bracket, the cable could separate from the bracket.
- Risk
- A loose cable can result in the throttle not fully returning to idle and cause an increase in stopping distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a retaining clip to the speed control cable fitting at the accelerator bracket.
Recall number 98V192000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 1999 1999
- Ford F-250 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 111 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 98V192000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-150 and Ford F-250 cables?
Yes. Recall 98V192000, reported on August 24, 1998, covers about 1,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V192000?
Dealers will add a retaining clip to the speed control cable fitting at the accelerator bracket.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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